Camille Tuason Mata
Camille has been writing professionally as a freelancer since 2005 on mostly urban and community planning issues. While she continues to write about these topics, as former staff writer for the local publication, Western Massachusetts Women's Magazine, she has also contributed regular articles that featured the goings on, of, and about women working, living, and recreating in and around Western Massachusetts. Her articles can be read under "Culture Corner", "Women Entrepreneur", and "Educated Woman".
In addition to indulging in her passion of writing, she consults on urban and community planning projects. She competes for short-term project contracts on Elance.com (camillemata.elance.com) and is striving to grow her urban planning consulting business, The ECOPlanning Institute (see her accompanying homepage).
She has traveled to and lived in a variety of communities around the globe. Her most recent international experience was in Chipata District in the Eastern Province of Zambia, where she served as a CUSO International volunteer. She continues to raise funds for this placement, aiming to meet her minimum goal of $2,000 that would enable CUSO International to continue their poverty-mitigating work in developing countries. Donations are accepted from friends and like-minded strangers. Her blog page can be accessed here: www.volunteeringinzambia.blogspot.com.
Since writing for Suite101.com in 2010, three articles have been selected as "Feature". Camille possesses a Master of Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Hawaii, a Master of Arts from Goddard College, concentrating in Environmental Studies, and a Master of Arts in Social Change and Development from the University of Wollongong in New South Wales, Australia.
Latest Articles
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Women's Status in Zambia
The status of women in Zambia is a work in progress as Zambians attempt to balance traditional notions of women with contemporary, western-influenced ones.
Mar 31, 2012
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Feeding the Poor: Bringing City Slickers to Unplanned Settlements
The African, savannah temperature and clay soils of Chipata District create a fertile environment for a successful household-level food security project.
Feb 20, 2012
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Testing for HIV/AIDS and Epidemic Mitigation in Zambia
Knowing one's HIV status with the Determine and Abbott combination rapid, immunoassay test kit used by Corridors of Hope is easy and time-efficient.
Jan 12, 2012
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Know Your Water Quality: The Case of Magazine Compound
Water can be a life and death situation, especially for poor residents who are relatively neglected by local government when it comes to water services.
Dec 18, 2011
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Experiencing Inequality in Zambia
Volunteering takes energy, which the volunteer might not have if unprepared for differences in cultural views that are more challenging than anticipated.
Oct 3, 2011
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A Tale of Caution for Overseas Volunteers and Some Helpful Hints
Volunteering overseas can be rewarding and exciting. But, in countries where corruption is deeply entrenched volunteering can turn out to be a nightmare.
Sep 8, 2011
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The Truth about Planners: Responding to William Easterly
Urban planning has changed over the years from a discipline obsessed with design to one that seeks to integrate community wants into the planning process.
Aug 28, 2011
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Five Days in Malawi on a Shoestring Budget
Running out of money? Looking for a getaway across Malawi? Try the Lilongwe-Nkhata Bay route.
Jul 24, 2011
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Recipes for Zambian Village Foods
Zambian foods can be exquisite in their simplicity. Three dishes stand out for their unique preparation methods: kalembula, chiwawa, and chiwindi copika.
Apr 23, 2011
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Calling for a Native Plants Revolution in Parks Space Planning
The vibrant beauty of rarely used native plants and their low maintenance value make them ideal ornamental decorations in urban parks spaces.
Feb 13, 2011
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